Omdia: AI Features to Account for 12% of Network Application Spend by 2031

36Kr reports that Omdia stated leading Tier-1 network operators are advancing toward AI-native networks based on their existing cloud-native foundations. This transformation represents more than just an architectural upgrade; it marks a fundamental shift in how networks are operated, managed, and monetized. Omdia predicts that by 2031, AI features will comprise 12% of network application spending, driving global communications operators to invest $22.9 billion in cloud and AI infrastructure.